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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** KPMG International Cooperative - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Encodings, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Github, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Application Frameworks, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Prompt Engineering, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_application&company=KPMGHUKPROD&career_job_req_id=109388&selected_lang=en_GB ## About the Role * Software engineering experience with demonstrable progression to senior technical roles * Extensive full-stack development expertise including backend (.NET Core, C#) and frontend (Angular or React, TypeScript, JavaScript) * Proven experience in delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure * Strong track record in managing and coaching engineering teams (minimum 3+ years in Tech Lead roles) * Experience with AI-native software delivery and specification-driven development, including the use of AI-assisted engineering tools, automated quality assurance, modern testing practices, and highly automated CI/CD workflows within enterprise-scale environments * Experience in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and RESTful API development and integration * Experience in Git, GitHub, and modern CI/CD practices including automated testing and deployment pipelines * Hands-on experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices * Strong database design, data modelling, and development expertise across relational (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL platforms such as Azure CosmosDB * Demonstrated ability to balance technical execution with people management and product accountability * Proven problem-solving skills and analytical thinking with ability to tackle complex technical challenges * Strong decision-making capabilities with ability to evaluate trade-offs and make pragmatic choices under pressure Desirable: * Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and architectures (e.g. Microsoft Agent Framework and/or equivalent frameworks in other languages) * Experience architecting for scalability, performance, security, and operational excellence * Experience with Databricks, data engineering, or analytics platforms * Familiarity with Node.js, and Typescript backend development * Knowledge of modern frontend build tools, CSS frameworks, and responsive design principles * Background in professional services, consulting, or client-facing technical delivery * Contribution to open-source projects or active participation in engineering communities * Relevant associate or expert-level certifications in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, modern JavaScript frameworks or full-stack development ## Description The Principal Software Engineer will be accountable for shaping the technical direction for a portfolio of products and services within Technology & Solutions. This role will leverage deep engineering expertise, experience in managing engineering teams, and desire to learn, grow, and innovate. Successful candidate will be accountable for delivery of high-quality, enterprise-grade software products, embedding the use of AI across the software delivery lifecycle, and developing a culture of learning and excellence amongst the team., Technical Accountability & Engineering Excellence: * Provide accountability and engineering direction for a portfolio of products and delivery teams * Lead by example through hands-on technical contribution and solving critical technical challenges * Establish, evolve, and enforce engineering standards, coding practices, quality gates, and governance frameworks that enable safe, scalable, and effective AI-native software delivery * Champion engineering excellence across the full software delivery lifecycle, driving secure-by-design development, comprehensive observability, modern testing practices, resilient deployment strategies, and operational excellence at scale * Ensure solutions are designed and delivered to enterprise-grade standards, embedding security, performance, resilience, scalability, and operational readiness from inception through to production * Represent engineering in portfolio intake and triage discussions * Collaborate with solution architects to ensure solutions align with broader architectural patterns and standards AI-Native Engineering & Process Embedding: * Champion and scale AI-native, specification-driven development practices across engineering teams * Establish and embed the use of standards, frameworks and tooling for AI-augmented development across SDLC (e.g. define standards for prompt engineering, AI code review practices, and human-in-the-loop workflows) * Champion the adoption of GitHub Copilot, Claude Code and other approved AI coding assistants as core development tools * Drive technical innovation through proof-of-concepts and evaluating emerging AI engineering tools and platforms * Demonstrate measurable improvements in delivery velocity, quality, or efficiency through AI adoption based on production use cases Team Management: * Coach and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and AI adoption * Foster collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and promoting knowledge sharing ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [Agentic DevOps: How AI-Powered Automation Transforms Software Delivery on GitHub and Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1539-agentic-devops-how-ai-powered-automation-transforms-software-delivery-on-github-and-azure) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)